e-tax payment- How to pay your taxes online?

Sanchit Aggarwal | Last updated: 15 April 2024

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Paying your taxes online is now simpler than ever with the e-Pay Tax service. You can make payments without logging into the Income Tax Portal by following a few easy steps. This includes verifying your PAN and mobile number, selecting the correct assessment year and payment type, and choosing your preferred payment method. Remember to download your challan for future reference.

Update: CBDT extends the due date for filing of Income Tax Returns and Various Reports of Audit for AY 2024-25:

PARTICULARS	EXTENDED DUE DATE
ITR for Individual / HUF/ AOP/ BOI	31 July 2024
ITR for Businesses (Requiring Audit)	31 October 2024
Report from an Accountant by persons entering into international transaction u/s 92E	30 November 2024
Due Date for furnishing Belated / Revised Return for AY 2024-25	31 December 2024

E Payment of Taxes

Visit Income Tax Portal website. Then from the 'Quick Links' section on the left side of the homepage, click on the 'e-Pay Tax' option.

Input your PAN (Permanent Account Number) and your mobile number and click proceed.

Enter the 6-digit OTP (One Time Password) received on your mobile to verify your mobile number.

Choose 'Income Tax' options.

Select the appropriate Assessment Year from the dropdown menu. Under 'Type of Payment', select 'Self-Assessment Tax (300)'.

Input the payment amounts accurately under the relevant categories.

Choose your preferred payment method and bank to make the tax payment. Options include internet banking, debit card, credit card, RTGS/NEFT, UPI, or payment at the bank counter.

Review the challan details to ensure accuracy. If needed, click 'Edit' to modify the details. Click 'Pay Now' to proceed with the payment.

Agree to the Terms and Conditions by ticking the checkbox. Click 'Submit To Bank' to initiate the payment process.

You will receive confirmation once your tax payment is successfully submitted. Download the challan as you will need the BSR code and Challan number for the return filing process.

By following these steps you can e-pay your taxes online without logging in to the Income Tax Portal.

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FAQ :

Visit the Income Tax Portal, navigate to 'Quick Links', and click on 'e-Pay Tax'. You'll then need to input your PAN and mobile number to proceed.

You will need your PAN (Permanent Account Number) and a verified mobile number. You'll also need to select the appropriate Assessment Year and Type of Payment, such as 'Self-Assessment Tax (300)'.

You can pay your taxes online using internet banking, debit card, credit card, RTGS/NEFT, UPI, or by making a payment at the bank counter.

No, you can e-pay your taxes online without logging into the Income Tax Portal by using the 'e-Pay Tax' service.

After successfully submitting your tax payment, you should download the challan. This challan contains the BSR code and Challan number, which are necessary for filing your tax return.

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